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Chapter 26: Surgical Infections- Clostridial Myositis Flashcards

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What is it?

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Clostridial muscle infection

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What is another name for this condition?

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Gas gangrene

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What is the most common causative organism?

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Clostridium perfringens

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What are the signs/symptoms?

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  • Pain
  • fever
  • shock
  • crepitus
  • foul-smelling brown fluid
  • subcutaneous air on x-ray
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What is the treatment?

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  • IV antibiotics
  • aggressive surgical débridement of involved muscle
  • tetanus prophylaxis
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